$ 240-360 per hour
About Robert
Biography
I attended college and law school while working as a police officer in Montgomery County, Maryland. When I passed the Maryland bar I was a Detective Sergeant in the Major Frauds Unit. I opened my own law office in Olney, Maryland and practiced in that area until 1980 when I moved to Texas and was admitted to the State Bar of Texas.
Since then I have maintained my law license but focused my practice on real estate, and more particulary on title insurance matters. I am now "semi retired" and acting as an expert witness on escrow, title insurance and real estate closings.
Since 2000 I have also been the Managing Partner at Title Experts and Management Services (TEAMS). Check out my website at
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Cost
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in Texas for 45 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1980
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 53 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1972
No misconduct found
Location
Title Experts and Management Services (TEAMS)
2729 Brookside Lane, McKinney, TX, 75070-4213
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Robert E. Philo Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"Bob is an extremely knowledgeable and talented lawyer. He is a superstar in real estate and title insurance matters and I very much enjoyed working with him."
"I endorse this lawyer. And those words don't even come close to describing what an outstanding attorney Mr. Philo is. When you combines his years of service to his state and country, his actual knowledge of the human condition through real life experience and his legal skills you have the perfect combination for a world class attorney."
Cheryl Smith
Real estate lawyer
Experience
Honors
2009
Certified Title Insurance Associate (CTIA), Texas Land Title Association
2007
Titleman of the Year, Texas Land Title Association
2001
Peggy Hayes Teaching Excellence Award, Texas Land Title Association
Work Experience
2000 - Present
Managing Partner / Expert Witness / Consultant, Title Experts and Management Services (TEAMS)
2006 - 2006
Texas Agency Manager, Fidelity National Title Insurance Company
2004 - 2009
Senior Underwriting Counsel and Special Projects Manager, Southern Title Insurance Corporation
2001 - 2004
Regional Senior Vice President, Columbian National Title Insurance Company
1997 - 1999
President of subsidiary/ Texas Agency Manager, Old Republic National Title Insurance Company
1984 - 1996
President and CEO, Title Resources Guaranty Company
1981 - 1984
Assistant Director of Title Insurance, Texas Department of Insurance
1980 - 1981
General Counsel, Texas Credit Control Corporation
1978 - 1980
Partner, Fredrick, Jersin and Philo
1973 - 1978
Owner, Law Office of Robert E. Philo, Jr.
Associations
1984 - Present
American Land Title AssociationMember
1984 - Present
Texas Land Title AssociationMember
1982 - Present
State Bar of Texas,Real Estate, Probate and Trust SectionMember
1980 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
1995 - 1996
Texas Land Title AssociationPresident
1972 - 1980
Maryland State Bar AssociationMember
Education
1971
University of Baltimore
Speaking Engagements
2011
The Land Title School
History of Title Insurance
2010
2010 Annual Convention
The Future of the Independant Abstractor / Examiner
Publications
2000
National Business Institute Seminar
Mastering Real Estate Title and Title Insurance in Texas
1997
National Business Institute Seminar
Ethical Considerations – Keys to Success in a Real Estate Transaction in Texas
1996
Texas Land Title Association NEWS
Everyone Wants In Our Business
1994
Texas Land Title Association NEWS
Reinsurance and Coinsurance: Spreading the Risk
1991
Performance of Title Insurance Underwriters
Can Title Insurance Rates Be Compared State-By-State?
1991
Texas Land Title Association NEWS
Changes In Claims Handling Under the New Texas/ALTA Policies,
1991
Texas Land Title Association NEWS
Importance of Regulation Still Strong
1988
State Bar of Texas, Advanced Real Estate Law
Title Insurance Regulation
Languages
English
Activity
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Q&A
Can our neighbor cut and cap our shared septic system?
17 Nov 2013
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Am I liable for back property taxes in Texas if the county did not calculate the square footage of my house properly?
07 Oct 2013
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Will a tax lien kill a purchase lien (deed of trust) if foreclosed by the holder?
14 Sep 2013